
Jillian Ju, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Creative currency
How capitalism shapes our art and media

Badvertising: how brands buy your allyship
Modern advertising capitalizes on the illusion of inclusivity

In Review: Volume 4, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment

So, does this mean we’re in love?
Learning to love the gray area between platonic and romantic

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That’s so phasic
Shifting the way we address seasonal depression

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MVHS senior Sudisha Kumar wins community service award from the City of Cupertino
The CREST Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered for three years or fewer

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The hidden history of Santa Clara
Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum

‘Godspeed’ blesses listeners with its revelry
The Blessed Madonna’s first album overflows with life

At a passing glance
Rejecting the idea of passing can help us embrace our identities

‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ is a far cry from fulfilling
FINNEAS’ second album is a vulnerable shot in the dark

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a double dose of pure delusion
The ‘Joker’ sequel is a pathetic shadow of its former self

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming dance in the rally court
Students and staff reflect on the dance and location change

Class of 2027 wows the crowd as ninja stars
Sophomores emerge from the shadows with their spin on “Ninjago”

Words for things: emodiversity
How descriptive terms can help us break into our feelings

The thrift shift
MVHS Community members share their experiences with thrifting

Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026
As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact

San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade

The indie in-between
Students and staff share what indie music means to them
Pedestrian protectors
Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety

Diss-graced
An interactive timeline of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef

‘Abigail’ bleeds its tired premise dry
Predictable plot, shallow characters and juvenile scripting hammer the last nail in the coffin

The art of losing
How I learned to redefine loss

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart
Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power

Ricky Montgomery’s 2024 tour is much more than another Rick in the wall
'The Rick Tour’s' dynamic passion and intimacy was a complete experience

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
A poor script and predictable plotline result in the iconic franchise’s fall from grace

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2024
San Francisco’s annual Lunar New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Dragon into 2024

Treat yourself
Buying small treats for self-motivation can have large impacts

‘Argylle’ laughably fails its own mission
Matthew Vaughn’s creation proves to be too dysfunctional to be redeemed by its over-the-top comedy

Minor concerns
Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community

Dessert Detectives: Tong Sui
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste

The total package
Exploring the relationship between musical artists, their fanbase and their merch
Bad art and the room to improve
Exploring what it means to make “bad art”

More than skin-deep
Exploring senior Nathan Liu's experiences with and beyond eczema

Party like it’s ’73
Looking back at the MVHS class of 1973’s 50th reunion

50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS

WOKE
Exploring how the word "woke" has changed over time

Testing the digital divide
Examining how changes to the PSAT and SAT will affect MVHS